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      " VnV MUITICATIONS STANDING OYEK 00 FROM LAST WEEK . . tr . feel most Beverelj , and every week more J :, ! iv than the last , tb © want el out daily Star . tr 7 % i « ek comes that we hire not loads of * i !! ma « atter , forvrhiea it is * o * aHy impossible *^ -rownTand * ° ***< & we « y o ^ en cannot CriSi on band . « a « the j » per wm faU , Satian * nondred letters from different places—^ T Staining interesting reports of meetings ,

      re-Sa Tjaaiters relative to the movement . We now ? 2 r condensed summary of some » f the more imfyisi of them . OcssBras . —Votes of censure on the eoaeoctors «/ ifce " new move , " and of confidence in Feargns L je&J ; in Byker ' a Buildinp School Room . * X ^ 1 h . — Waxkehead Mill . —At a Corn Law J ^ L held here on the 28 th nit ., one Lees , a Ew mister , being in the chair , declared the 5 »« dm 3 it of the Chartists for Universal Suffrage Jffe lost iliiongh there was a majority of at least * fL one in it 3 favour . The meeting showed their STof the fellow ' s "honesty * by * strong vote of

      IThgHLET —At a general meeting of the Chariiste , Jim Tuesday , the u new more" was roundly de-?« Bjed and confidence in the Manchester ExecngSred . tjtjbpooi- —The Liverpool Chartists have deuced the « new move . " gjtffijxLB . —The ** new move" was heartily dejPBKsed here . Bcxt —The Rev . W . V . Jackson preached two Jloas ' on Sunday , in the Garden-street Lecture tSnTind lectnred on the Monday evening , in the fjTTniace , on The means to our national salva-ST' ^ e tween fifty a » d sixty members were added jilfa National Charier Association . Bjutol— The " fustian jackets" here have —Jred in public -meeting , to stand by 0 'Conner ,

      p ^ jox . —Here the Chartists have denounced ( to " new more " gentry in " good set terms , " and S jxed their confiaecce in O'Connor and the " old U . * ud their thank 3 to O'Brien and to Mr . Hill . ¦ jIoscktox Divbhall . —Resolutions were here wad a ^ iinst the " new moTe . " Chesjespield axd Beampton . —The Chartists of &a otichboorhood passed strong resolutions con-&B » iorvof the " DeTT move , " and returning thanks t » 0 Conaoi and the Ediwr of the Star . * ns zss . —At a neeting recently held , after a g ^ es exhibition of " physical force , " cowardice , Bdtd » ekgairdi 5 m , by the respectables , " a petition ru adopted for the Welsh victims . Tije * new ere" was denounced , &e .

      . Sowekbt . — Mr . Arran lectured to crowded andiaaB , on the 25 th and 2 » th nit . Much enthusiastic jj ^ ng was excited , and very strong resolutions { nresare of confidence in "Feargus and his wild laod&ies ; thanks were voted to Mr . Arran ; iaftsiiie cheers were given for the' caged lion in Ts& Ckstle' and the incarcerated victims , and for fe exile of Cambria . "

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      ITOCKTON . —At our meeting the following rations were nnaniaously carried : —1 st , " That ftis Bseting pledge themselves to Etand by the Xusul Charter Association , the Star , and Fexrgua 0 "CeEEWi so 1 ° S * s thsy stand by the people ; and gat on thinks are due and hereb y given to the jBprieiors and conductors ef that journal . 2 nd , » &ji iis meeting views with iudignition the ianpt made by Messrs . Loyett , Collins , and oihers , aesjiMi anoAer association , in contradistinction BsSapresent one now ia existence ; and this meeting j ^ tHtiies is leaders , and deems as unworthy the cjport of Chartists , those individuals who sanction die principles contained therein , as it is a deviation faa &e ormdples of the Charter . "

      BEBBT . —The Chartists of this place held their fe ^ jmeeaDg on Sunday last , wnsn the letter of Ml Trmosit was read , & 3 inserted in the Star of last ifciiijT . The meabers hail with delight the manly tfeaeethabe has made , and beg to Eta : e , that if fcjlmn a ' a feelings by their resolutions , a fortnight la , they are nowise sorry , because they conceive atfbj so domg , it had the effect of re-establishing ks ia fee opinion they had so long formed of him , b «{ t , that he i 3 an uncompromising , patriotic

      Ba . xbt Chartist meetings are in future to be Udii 'Ae sgn of the Northern Star , ( formerly the fert Arms ) , top of Bridge-street , bottom of lidgp-kae , where aU eoamenications must be sent b Joeeph Turner , Eub-iecretary to the N . C . A ., who l&tedlord of the house . ItflLTBRXSGE . —At a meeting holden here on Ioftdaj evening , the National Petition w& 3 adopted , ladutjons of sympathy with , and determined agittafor , the liberation of the Welsh and BLrmingka rietims . were adopted .

      BB&SFOBD . —Release of two of the BaADms Ghasests . —On Friday i&st , John Biding and Fiskb Boshworth , two young men belonging to Bndfard , were discharged from the House of CormcbB , Wakefield ; the reason , no doubt , of this kBtyvas , they were both constantly sick , and required Hiias little attention . Biding is asthmatical ; tad wha ; has made his c * se worse , be was not klknred to spit out the phlegm which was constantly aa * . 'Eoihworth has the palpitation of the kei . € Johs Coiii ^ s , —Large numbers of the Chartists a itii neigaboarhood are so embittered against the JpceediBgs of those connected with the " new move , " Baiseverj ] Kave actually publicly burnt the portrait of to CoBiEs ; others , who are not exactly = o severe ,

      iftdhaTtMm framed , haTe turned him nps . dc down . BAKT HHii . —On Sunday evening last , 4 th EL , Mr . Arranlectured here , to the evident deligh : i ifls audience , for an hour and twenty minutes . Ifia tiekctare a collection of eight shillings was ad * on Mall of Mrs . Frost . The Following resotiia iras passed with cheers : — " That a vote of mfcsbe grren to Mr . Arran , for his indefatigable wets in the cause of Chartism . Three hearty * os were given for Frost , Williams , and Jone .-, M ill die incarcerated Chartists , and ene cheer « tt f « the * caged lion . " The friends were also feoed tint Mr . Arran had commenced the busi-* of tea and et'ffee dealer , and that be would be M to supply aaj to order , at their own houses . It

      fcpedthi Charasts of the Bradford district will ittttaghiofthii I&ISHTO ?? . —A meeting was held here on Monlensncg , at which a memorial was adopted , W «* SorESDby the immediate release of 31 r . ^ a , he bting in an alarmingly ill state of *» - . A resolution was also adopted that a *» i » l bs transmitted to the Convention for pre-^ tm , tbw we recommend Messrs . M'Donall , pa Williams , and Culling , as a national depute to present the same , and thit Captain 2 *^? M . P ., be requested to attend with the JB eepBUtion . " £ 1 was also voted in aid of ? i « st , in answer to the call of Mr . Pitkethly fifjBEaKINSTER . —On Monday evening , the J ™ * of thi 3 town held their monthly meeting at

      J ^^ asm ' s Arms Inn . The meeting was not j ^^ ws as was anticipated , owing to the oppo-^ wej ottwith in calling the meeting . The sar baTicjr refnged to allow the beadle to post tbs > n » of ihe council waited on his worship , but 2 * i » t TWTail on him to allow the bill 3 to be &" » the bellman go round the town to call J **™*!; howem , our councilman told him he r ~ J * B &fi bills In spite of him ; and so he did , r ^ ftrsara were employed to go and pull them r ** S * m . The Chartists of Kidderminster have ^»» determinaiion , that let them call ameetiyj T'stever purpose they may hereafter , it ?* i * tened into a Chartist meeting . A vote of P * *« passed unanimously on the Mayor , for ^ Tjeefnl conduct , and forwarded to him .

      rr'tsDBH .-On Tuesday evening , as Mr . * iL u * 7 ^ ^ turning from taking a walk , y ° * *» . . Murray , of Liverpool , the League JT ^ on his way to thia village , when Mr . \ tii ead ) ^^ nired if he CMr . M . ) was going ft . ; ~ 7 ^ d being answered in the affirma > ive , \ £ wt ^^ crced to hear what he had to say on ife »; Ti « meeting was held in the infant I ? " jnen the Chairman had been elected , Mr . jLjJfSwred if the lecturer would answer any |^ s sfte hi , discourse ! Mr . Murray—Yes , ap point . The lecturer then took up an hour ra" » l ! that has been a thousand times ^ WbT ki&ney rose to put a few questions t £ r * »« the Chairman said , that this place b ^ « P ^ Ptrty , andtb . athe would not sit there % v . 2 ^ 7 ibout Chartism and such buffoonery , 1 ** 1 . 1 ° 7 ^ ivum the meeting if any alla-NrrJ ^^^ V ^ . ^ t the . CoinL . wa . The ^ iaa tuei and

      , * . >« w r hckspittlea jacks-m-«^? , " « hustings to point cut any ^ ftSanX" ^ * ° Ki independently , but the ^ tkTT ^^^ y Linney broke every barrier , &te faTr me * ot DwjlBden cheered on the ^^^ . UniTerBal Suffrage . Mr . Murray in £ lf c » . / Sk * 6 Chartists hannt me where-¦ il oa JJr lrhea " ^ ed " » h »* be would do with SSKfL » t »™ * dT *<> be thrown out of Si ?*|«* machinery , he said he would MS * ?? * he back of a donkey , and there ¦ ftfeTh •»*¦ Linney then told the meeting 2 *^ 71 *® wdi and their tyranny had made 5 * tt tW ** to 4 tiuA ne "w 01114 oppose them & tewl £ * . T' * ° opportunity ; yea , be S £ r 1 $ ** ^ » d e ^ p ° « *« * &" * 5 ^ w ?* ' ^? Ion K *» he had the power to iStW ^ - ( Enta aaa 8 tio cheers . ) One of ttie Sfc fnV ^ ^ . ^ w out , " we win keep yon as ? E £ f * e wiii take caw that yon shall not SV ^ S ^ - m tbis country . " Hear this , ye « rfSf > - jI * kstile »« tiBento and sym-% j ^ " » aie classes to yoar order in its

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      BURKXST . —At » meeting held on M » nd » y evening , the letter of Mr . H . Viaeoat was discussed , when it w » b resolved " That & » . letter of Mr ! Vincent in last week ' s Slar , together with his previous eondnet , ia the cause of the suftrine millions , entitles that gentleman to the confidence of the lUdical pnblio of this kingdom , and that this meeting transmits throagh the columns of the Star , a vote of thanks for hie sttaushlfarward , manly , and fearless conduct throughoutto political career . " DERBYSHIRE . —Mr .- Bainiow is proceeding very successfull y on Iub tour of agitation through this county . He lectured last week , oa Wednesday , at Heanor ; on Thursday , at Ilkestone ; on Friday , at Stapleford . On Monday he lectured at BoibTooke , and » n Tuesday at Alfretoa . In all which places iaige and enthusiastie meetings wew holden . . SAILOR © . —Co-OPEUA-noN . —Mr . Doyle lectured on Snsday evening to a orowded audience , and did the most ample justice to his subject . As nsnal , the lecture was followed by . discussion . On Monday evening , the adjourned discussion on Capital aud Labour , " was resumed ; Mr . Bdl , on behaif of the Chartists , and Mr . Warren on the opposition . Mr . Warren and other gentlemen of the political economy school , will attend to discuss the question with the Chartists . The working classes tike a very great interest in this important di 3 eussion . The co-opertive system pursued by the Chartists is increasing rapidly every week . £ 140 worth of provisions were purchased and divided by the -working men . Jtot

      thins of the worries here , from Saturday morning until Tuesday at noon , having bought thirty-six bsgB of flour for their own use ; they paid £ 2 ts . per bag for it ; there are twenty-three dozen and four poundB in a bag ; they sell it at 2 s . Id . per dozen . The . shopkeepers are in amazs ; they know very well that this if a system that would soon break them , and force them into the Chartist ranks . The following resolution was unanimously adopted : — "That the Chartists of Salford tender their warmest congratulation to the men of Dublin and other parts of Ireland , who are now making & stand for the holy cause of Charlism , in defiance of the traitors and oppressors who would wish to retain Ireland for ever in bondage . "

      NOTTINGHAM . —At a meeting of the Chartists in the Democratic Chapel , Rice-place , Barker-gate , on Monday last , resolution ; were agreed to , of confidence in the present organization , and the Northern Star , and deprecatory of tho " new move , " though exonerating Mr . Vincent from blame . It was resolved , teat in case the Whigs make the Corn Law a cabinet measure , the Chartists would not lend them assistance unless they liberated all the Chartist prisoners , A subscription has been commenced for Mrs . Frost and family , and ISs . l ^ d . is now in han d on their behalf .

      CONGLETON . —At their usual weekly meeting , the Chartists of Congleton passed resolutions denunciatory of the " new move , " and Btating it to be the object of Messrs . Collins , Lovett , and Co ., to eclipse , the Slar , whilst Mr . O'Connor was in prison , which attempt was designated as mean and cowardly , and , considering the treatment of those men hitherto by the people , it was held as exhibiting the greatest ingratitude . They also expressed their firm confidence in the existing organization and the Northern Star , and passed a vote of thanks to the Proprietor and Editor of that paper , for their txposure of the "new move . " Other resolutions were agreed to affirming the treatment of the incarcerated Chartists to be highly unconstitutional , acd calculated to lead to revolution , and adopting the * National Petition .

      OLDBAM .-At a late meeting of the Chartists here , it was resolved that thename of Mr . J . Greaves be erased from the plan as a public Chartist lecturer ; and the reason for them taking this step is in consequence of his having moved a resolution at a Whig meeting , in Saddleworth , in support of Lord Morpeth'fi Bill , for a fire pound franchise to Ireland ; aud likewise for assisting the middle classes in their bit-by-bit Reform . LEICESTER . —Emboldened by the recent Nottingham triumph , and by the confessed fears of the Leicester Whigs , the Chartists here have determined on taking a decided step ; they have resolved on startifig our patriot Feargus O'onnor , as parliamentary candidate for the next election . Mr . O'Connor has boldly replied that he will stand the contest " and no mistake ; " and the canvass has been proceeding , through the past week , with considerable success . The name of our caged lion seems

      to take the breath out of the middle classes when it is first mentioned to them , and they evidently dread the consequence of the people's enthusiasm for O'Connor . " At any rate I shall not vote for the Whigs again ! " is the prevailing answer , even with those who demur , at present , to giving ia their adherence to the cause of the Chartist champion . A petition is in course of signature by electors and non-electors , paying the House » f Commons to direct that O'Connor shall have perfect liberty to address the people of Leicester , like other Parliamentary candidates . Our lads are bent upon Bhowjng the shopocracy that there is such a thing as putting on the ^ crew ; and when roused , as the name of O'Connor rouses them , every thing is to be expected from their energy and determination . The lapse of another week will afford the means of a Bafe reckoning as-to the probability of success . The general state of ~ our society is prosperous—our numbers are

      increasing . BURY . —The association , which was formed here on Monday , the 26 th ult . met again this night , when Mr . John Campbell , Salford , gave a most instructive and entertaining lecture . We are but few members as yet ; but what there are , appear to be of the right stamp ; there is also every appearance of a great increase . The people are anxious to have stated- lectures , and Sir . Campbell promises to send some one to lecture next Monday night , and we shall esteem it as a favour , if you will announce it in the columns of your paper of Saturday next . Our meetings are held in the Gr&rden-streefc Lectureroom . A committee is formed ; John Lomax is appointed Tice-president , and Ralph Nuttall , secretary .

      BIBXIKGBASL-Db . M'Douall ' s LEcrtrazs . — The above-named eloquent advocate of the people ' s rights , delivered two lectures at the Hall of Science , Lawrence-street , on Friday evening , the 30 th of April , and the Sunday afternoon following . The worthy lecturer proved by his able discourses , that he is well qualified to hold the important office of an instructor of the people . He was loudly applauded . throughout his discourses , which gave unmixed satisfaction , and departed for London on Monday , to tak&hi 3 Beat in the Convention . He was e « eorted to the Railway station by a large party of friend ? .

      Meetings at F » kekas-stbket . —The members of the National Charter Association having consented to allow the use of their room for the benefit of Frost ' s Committee , a meeting was held on Sunday evening last , at eight o ' clock , Mr . Thorne was called to the chair ; after which Dr . M'Douall and Mr . Wm . Martin addressed the meeting . A largo box containing the memorial to the Queen , for the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones was entrnsted to the care of Dr . M'Donall , aud the credentials of the deputation to Mr . Wm . Martin , together . with his own ; after which the meeting separated .

      Chartist Meetikg in Fbeeman-steeet .- ;—A numerous meeting of the members of the National Charter Association took place at their room in Freeman-street , on Monday evening last , Mr . Nisbeit in the chair . The Chairman opened the business by calling on the sub-Secretary to produce a balance-sheet of the receipts and expenditure for the last month . The accounts were then read by Mr . White , and approved of ; after which , he proceeded to read the minutes connected with the Totes of the Council . An animated discussion took place respecting the appointment and payment of a lecturer ; and it was finally agreed that a ballot should take place on the following Monday evening for a lecturer , all membera to have a vote in the choice of whoever they think a proper person . Notice was also given that all the members should vote for five persons out of the list of fourteen published in the Slar of Saturday last , as members of the

      Executive ; the names to be written on a slip of paper , and placed in a box , which would be provided for the purpose . The election to take place on Wednesday evening , and all persona who could not then attend to give their votes on the following Monday . The following resolutions were then unanimonsly agreed to : —1 st . "That Mr . William Dean Taylor be appointed lecturer for a fortnight . " 2 nd . " That in the opinion of this meeting , sufficient has been said in exposition of the' secret move' and ita eoneocters . We , therefore , respectfully suggest to the Editor of the Northern Star that the columns of that journal ought , in future , to be occupied with something more interesting to the people than giving notoriety to such worthless characters . At the saae time , we bee leave to return our sincere thanks to the Rev . Wm . Hill , for his able exposure of their trickery . " A collection was then entered into for the lecturer ' s fond , after wnioh the meeting separated .

      Fbost , Ac , RisTOBABOJr CoMMrrnt , —This oommitiee held their usual weekly meeting , in the Chariiit Room , Free » an-street , on . Tuesday evening last , Mr . Lowe in the chair . The minntet of tke last nesting were read and oifirmed , after

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      whidi Dr . M'Douall -was elected as honorary member of the Committee . £ \ 6 s . lOd . was received from Mr . J . Ardilf , which had been remitted to the Northern Star office ; Is . from Mr . Rowbottom . at Manchester ; and 9 j . which had been collected at the meeting on Sunday evening , and 6 d . in the committee-room ; Mr . Lowe ' s book , is . | . Mrs . Blake , 4 d . A discussion then took place as to the measures which should bo adopted in case of her Majesty refusing to grant the prayer of the memorial adtf petition , when it was agreed that an address / containing the e « ntiment 8 of the Committee , should be drawn up aud transmitted to the Convention , aB they are determined not to allow the matter to drop . The Committee beg to return thanks to the persons who have been so prompt in sending copies of the memorials , all answers required by the par * ties who have sent will be given as soon as possible .

      Cash for Mra . Frost . Mr . Guest has received s . d . Ann Palmer ... ... ... 0 6 Aram Palmer . ... ... 0 6 Benjamin Dudley ... ... 0 3 B . Smith 2 6 James Guest ... ... ... £ 0

      8 9 The following la a correct list of the places trom whence memorials h&vo been received : — Kingston-upou-Hull , signed 8 . Healey , chairman . Davenport , Andrew Cumming , do . Preston , William Liddell , do . Merthyr Tyvil , Henry Thomas , do . Newbridge , David Thomas , do . Frome , Sellwood , James Cook , do . Plymouth , Thomas Beer , do . Monmontb , Thomas Tyler , do . Worcester , George Henry Young , do . Cardiff , Henry Wattin , do , Nottingham , Charles Roberts , do . Nuneaton , Josiab Shaw , do .

      Birmingham , John Coluns , do . Barnsley , William By gate , Ao . Stourbridge , William Buwier , do . LirerpooJ , John Robinson , do . Sheffield , Richard Otiey , do . Stafford , Willinn Peplow , do . Trowbridge , James Haawell , do . Tavistock , Richard Heman , do . Truro , 650 signatures . Manchester , James Cartledge , do , Heywood , Thos . Wrigley , do . Stockton-npon-Tees , James Ball Owen , do Wigan , James Hyslop , do . Brighton , Frederick Page , do . Strondwater , John Harris , do . Cheltenham , Wm . Hollls , do . Aberdeen , Archibald M Donald , do . Gfateshead , Q . S . Morton , do .

      Norwich , Robert Payne , da Middlesbrough , James Maw , do . Chesterfield , Wateingbain Martin , do . lettering , John Ayre Leatberland , do . Newcastle , James Sinclair , do . Yale of Leven , Charles Glen , do . Oldham , John Bromley , do . Leatham , Forfarehire , James Stnrrack , do . Huddersfleld , Thomas Vevera , do . Bristol , Richard Daniel , do . Satton-in-Ashfleld , Thomas Lee , do . Kidderminster , William EUary , do . Bantton and Rennoway , Henry Lausrten , do Jlarkiuch , Henry Cockett , do . Kinross , Richard Malcolm , da luugs Kettle , David Rollow , do . Charleston , John Findley , do . Carlisle , John Armstrong , do . Ashton-nnder-lyiie , Jose > h Hilton , do .

      WILTSHIRE—On Sunday morning last , were assembled , under the fertile hills on Salisbury Plain , near the central part of the couaty , delegates from the following places : —Trowbridge , Messrs . Moore and Watts ; Bradford , MeB ^ rs . Gorden and Haswell ; North Bradley , Mr . Hay ward ; Westbury , Mr . Tucker ; Warminster , Mr . George Kinston ; Monkton Deverall , Messrs . Tudgey and Garrett ; Mere , Mr . Mills ; Devizes , Mr . Spencer ; Market and West Lavingtons , Messrs . Moore . The Secretary read the minutes of their last meeting ; after being confirmed , several letters were read from tha following persons , Mossrs . Roberts , Philp , Vincent , Bolwell , and CampbelJ , Secretary to the Executive , also one from Shaston . £ ach delegate then save

      an account of what progress they were making in tne Chartist cause , in their localities . Nearly all gave a cheering account , but what was most needed were lecturers . Messrs . Mills and Tudgey said , since Mr . Bolwell lectured in their districts it had been tho Beans of doing much good . Mr . Moore , of Lavington , said they only wanted some one to come amongst them to give instruction , and an Association would be formed immediately . Since many of them had become Teetotallers , they had become good Chartists . The following resolutions were unanimously carried : — " That Mr . Call ins is not a fit and proper person to sit in the Petition Convention . " " That the letter of Mr , Vincent is quite satisfactory and a proof that he does not wish

      to see disunion in the Chartists ranks . " " That we , the delegates assembled for the county of Wilts , do hereby pass a vote of censure upon Messrs . Lovett and Co ., in attempting to cause a disunion of the Chartists of Great Britain , in their present peaceable organisation , and are resolved to join no other league , nor countenance any measure short of that embodied in the People ' s Charter . " " That we the Delegates of Wilts , consider it highly essential that there should be some person chosen on the Executive from the West of England , and that we do recommend Mr . R . K . Philp to our respective constituents as a fit and proper persou . " " That a vote ot thanks be given toF . O'Connor Esq ., for his manly and uncompromising conduct in the cause of universal libertv . and hope that he will not forget the Jim

      Crow hats and smock frock labourers of Wilts , as well as the fustian jackets of the north . " " That the next County Council Meeting be held at Bromham , the first Sunday in June . " A vote of thanks was the * given to the Chairman and Secretary , and the meeting broke up into three divisions , one to the North , one to the South , the other to the West . Thus ended the first Chartist Delegate Meeting that was ever held on the Plains of Salisbury . BARNSLEY . —The Barnsley Radicals bad their weekly meetineat the house of Mr . Peter Hoey , on Monday last , Mr . Francis Mirfield in the chair , who opened toe business of the meeting by reading the letter of Mr . Pitkethly , which appeared in the Star , respecting the property of Mrs . Frost . Tho meeting was addressed by Peter Hoey and others , when it wai ! resolved to divide the town into

      districts , and appoint cellectors , to raise our portion of the money ; after which the sum of ten shillings was collected in the meeting , to commence the good wurk ; as the name of Mr . Frost is sufficient to call forth the energies of every true Radical in Great Britain and Ireland , The petition for the release of the imprisoned Chartists is numerously signed , and will be sent for presentation this week . The Chartists also intend to Bend petitions to Mr . Fielden , in favour of the factory children , which will be signed by all parties . TEOVXt . —At a meeting of the Chartists in this town and neighbourhood , neld on Monday evening

      last , Mr . George White in the chair , a very warm and animating discussion took place on the relative merits of the present National Charter Association , and the proponed plan of Messrs . Lovett and Collins , when the following resolution , proposed by Mr . John Bainbridge , and seconded by Mr . William Hewlett , was carried : —* ' That this meeting is of opiaion that a good system of education is highly necessary in this country , and we highly approve of the plan laid down by Messrs . Lovett and Collins ; but for the purpose of carrying the Charter , we are of opinion that the present National Association is calculated to effect it more Bpeedily , and therefore we shall still continue to give it our warmest support . "

      BRISTOL—A public meeting was held in Mr . Bennett ' s yard , Pontypool , on Monday evening last , Mr . Tudor in the chair . The meeting was addressed by Mr . Bolwell , jun ., and Mr . R . K . Philp , of Bath . Resolutions were passed in favour of the People ' s Charter and the National Petition . The meeting separated , after giving three cheera for Mr . O'Connor , Frost , Williams , and Jones . Mr . Wm . Morgan was nominated as a candidate for the People ' s Executive some time ago in Bristol , and it was with much surprise that the Council did not Bee his name attached to the list of candidates in last week ' s Star . The Secretary has been requested to write , forcing bis claim as candidate .

      LONDON . —St . Pancras . —At a general meeting of nemben , held at the Goat in Boots , Brook-street , New Road , on Monday evening last , Mr . Harries in the chair , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — " That it is the opinion » f this meeting , that th » conductors of the Plantl newspaper are wolves in sheep ' s clothing , and , if they had the ptwer , they would subvert the present agitation for the Charter , having proved it by not inserting the letter of H . B . Marley in the Planet ot laet Sunday , in reply to John Hampdea , the « aid John Hampden having requested a reply , iritk respect to the ' new iaov « . ' Tkis meeting , therefore , recommends to their brethren throughout th « kingdom the propriety of diKOBntenaneing the aforesaid paper by withdrawing th « ir iupport . " The » igut of »© eting ha « keen alwred to Monday .

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      T **** W > M > pJf . — At a-meeting of the East London Demoorats , last Sunday evening , at the Hit or Miss Inn , 79 , West-street , Globe-fields , the miautes ^ of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and " »» rious important matters of business -were attended to , ainongBt which was a resolution , carried uwybteaualy . "That the Bum of five shillings be voted from the funds for Mrs . Frost , towards making up the sum contained in the appeal to the C 2 »| fe 8 ts of Great Britain . " ' ¦ , , C , ^ ife : ? - Meeting . —A public meeting of the Chartiste y London was holden at ; Johnson ' s Lecture Ko « R € lerkenwell Green , on Monday last , to elect *«*|? R * , in the place of Mr . Neesom , resigned . We flare received the particulars of this meeting

      , from which we collect the following statement : — Mr . Hetherington ' a letter respecting the " new morement'Viras read amidst almost unanimous condemnation . : Mr . Cameron wa 3 called to the chair , ana addressed the meeting on the " onward movement , " Mr . TTeesom complained of the Editor of the Sta >\ for not having inserted a letter he had forwarded , fco . His resignation of his office as delegate was received by tho meeting unanimously . A resolution having been passed that the individuals representing the Association in the Petition Convention BhouW-Btate distinctly whether they are members of the said body ; Mr . Wall affirmed that he was , but Mr . Bo ^ gis evaded tha question . After somfrieniarkaJiad been made , Mr . fioggis said that

      at the-time of tho formation of the present Association he had an indictment hanging over his head , and it would have increased his difficulties to have been a member . He had no objection to take a card , but it must be distinctly understood , that he declined taking one i ' or the purpose of being elected . It was finally agreed that Mr . Boggis was ineligible to sit as a member of the Convention , after an amendment to the contrary had been put , and rejected . — The meeting was occupied some time with electing Messrs . Ridley aud Rose as delegates to the Petition Convention . Messrs . Martin and Skeviugton addressed the meeting in an able manner . Mr . Wall moved the following resolution , ' That this meeting is of opinion that the Chartists

      of Nottingham are deserving of the bast thanks of tho working classes of England , for having struck the first blow at the mean and serpent-like Whig Government , which has' always betrayed tho interests of the working classes wheu in office ; and that this meeting further recommend the enfranchised Chartists of tho various towns of England , to go and do likewise , and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Star . " This resolution was seconded by Mr . Savage , and carried unanimously . Mr . Martin stated that , in the event of a general election , FeaTgus O'Connor would staud for Leicester , which announcement was received with tremendous cheering . The meeting broko up a late hour , with the usual honours to Feargus O'Connor , the Star . Convention , &c .

      BBRUONDSEY . —The Chartists ef Bermondsey have determined to give poor Rose the benefit of a vocal concert at the Horns' Tavern , Crucfix-Iane . We sincerely hope the house may bo a bumper . GLOUCESTER . —Mr . Vincent lectured here to au audience of two or three hundred persons , on Friday , the 23 rd ult . A strong feeling of enthusiasm was excited . ' ECCLES , ( neab Manchester . )—Mr . Finagan , the anti-Corn Law Lecturer , having been spouting forth his usual sophistry four nights last week , iu this town and neighbourhood , without opposition , it was thought a good opportunity , by the Leaguers , to hold a public meeting to pass resolutions in favour of a Repeal of the Corn Laws , which was

      accordingly dono ou Saturday night last . The Leaguers expected to have had it all thtir own way , but wore woefully disappointed . Several of the Manchester Chartists unexpectedly appeared at tho opening of the proceedings . A resolution , in favour of a Repeal of the Corn Laws , was moved and seconded , and an amendment , in favour ot the Charter , was then handed to the chairman , Mr . Plant , by Mr . Morrison . Mr . Hornsby , from the body of the meeting , seconded it , and Mr . Sixsmith , of Salford , supported it , ' in a speech replete with good sense , aud exposing the conduct of the present anti-Corn Law agitation . Mr . Warren , of Manchester , late President of the defunct Operative anti-Corn Law Association , supported the motion in

      a long speech , evidently to occupy tho time so long that the Chartists would not have au opportunity of replying . Mr . Bell , of Salford , supported the amendment . Mr . Murray , the Lecturer for the League , also attempted to meet the arguments of the Chartists by misrepresentation , and was followed by Mr . Cartledge , of Manchester , Mr . Finagan , Mr . Campbell , of Manchester , and Mr . Warren . After they had spoken for soms time , the chairman put the amendment to the meeting , which was carried by an overwhelming and astounding majority , amidst the most enthusiastic cheering . A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman for his impartial conduct in the chair , aud the meeting separated . We are informed that a thousand persons were

      present . BRECHIN . —At the usual weekly meeting held on Saturday last , the circular sent forth by Lovett , Collins , Hetheringtou , and Co . was submitted to the meeting , when tho following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : " That this meeting , haying read and duly considered their plan of organization , deem it to be only calculated to divide the energies of the people , instead of assisting and carrying out the plan already in existence ; and as our cause requires union and exertion , we never will countenance any plan which may be intended , or , if known , to be the means of breeding division in tho ranks of the people , we therefore embrace the present opportunity of denouncing the same . " " That the thanks of this meeting oe given to the Editor of the Northern Star , for his straight-forward and undeviating line of conduct in this and all other cases regarding the people ' s rights . "

      HECKMONDWIKE . —On Monday week , the Whigs had a meeting to arrange for petitioning for the repeal of the Corn Laws , but separated without agreeing to anything , but to adjourn till better prepared for submitting something to the public At the second meeting , it was proposed and eventually carried not to have a public meeting , but get up petitions for the repeal of the Corn Laws , and band them about amongst the people for signature . One among them said he would not sign a petition that did not emanate from a public me « ting ; and another observed that it was the feat of meeting the Radicals that led them to adopt such a course . To be governed by the Radicals , and told so to their

      teeth by one of their own party , was more than could be berne by a little man of consequence , who declared they were not afraid to meet the Radicals , and vented a little of his spleen on oho whom he considered a leadiDg Radical in the town . The meeting separated , after agreeing to a petition for the repeal of the Corn Liws , which is now passing quietly about the town for signature . The Whigs here are fairly beat , and on no account will they meet the Radicals in public If the individual who was bo ready to calumniate the Radicals had not been prudent enough to burk the meeting , he would have received a severe castigation for his daring temerity , at the hands of him whom he affected to despise .

      The Convention and thk Executive . —We have reoeived the following communication from the General Secretary : — "As complaints have ariseu touching the nomination of pertpns for the permanent Executive , who are not on the General Council , it is to be hoped that no person who is not one of the General Council will allow himself to be ballotted for . The Executive are sorry that there are net 100 candidates instead of fourteen . Allusion has been made to Dr . M'Douall , to know if he is one of the General Council { he certainly is , at Tib-street , Manchester . The Executive expect that each town will send its return in by the 15 th , as the Secretary cannot wait any longer for them . John Campbell , Seoretary . "

      Bbontebre O'Bbien . —While the Committee wore met to issue an address to the Chartists of Great Britain , they received a communication , highly approving of their object , from Brighton . The Committee earnestly request the Chartists of every town throughout the kingdom to attend to the plan published on the 24 th ; and they also desire them to send in the monies , so that a report may be published monthly . The following is an account of all that they have hitherto received : — £ a . d . March 21 Titus Brook 0 10 0 28 By Mr . Scott ... 0 J 0 S . Fletcher t 1 6 A . Dick « 1 4 April 4 By Swain t 4 t S . Fletcher 1 i

      Surplus in baying the Dvndg * Chroniclt ... ... ... t 1 15 Received at the Star offiee , which had been contributed ou the 27 th of March , by Wright , of Aeerinfltan ... 0 • From three persons of Clifton , near Halifax , per Mr . Penney ... ... 0 1 From Plymouth , contributed April 3 S < from Castle Doncingioa ... # 3 0 It S . SmuM « ... ^ ... ,.. •!•

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      ¦ moWBRISOS . —The managing committee for the reception of Mr . H . Vincent received a letter from him , stating ha will be in Trowbridge , on Saturday , May 22 d , whenapuWio tea party will be Erepared , at which it is hoped the Chartists of Trowridge and the neighbourhood will be present , to do honour to a man that has done such great good in the West . The rooms will be tastefully decorated with flowers , evergreenp , and portraits of patriots in the cause . The band trill be ia attendance , favourite airs will be sung , and recitations spoken , to enliven the evening ' s amusement .

      . CIRENCESTER . —At a meeting of the Working Men ' s Association , held on Monday evening , May 2 nd , Mr . Taylor iq the chair , the following resolutions were adopted : —1 . "That we do join tb » National Charter Association . " 2 . " That we consider the object proposed by Messra , Lovett and Collins , in their pamphlet called " . Chartism ,- " ' and republiahed with tho signatares of Mesna Cleave , Hetherington , &c to be highly desirable , our only fear being that so excellent ascnenie for the moral and intellectual cultivation uf .-the community will never be fully carried out till the people can direct to the purpose the energies of a government of their own choosing . We Bee nothing secret in Mr . Lovett ' s ¦ ptoceedinga , nor can we discern any unwarrantable se&cbnstitoted poirer in those who signed his

      plan , —their power depending entirely upon the voluntary eohtwgne » g £ 4 ihapeople , an&enduring only until the prop 6 M& Aim $ ation ahooW ht properly formed . We are equally at a Ion to discover apy evidence of a Whig or O'Connellite connection , beyond the mere assertion of one or two individuals , unsupported / or rather contradicted , by facts , and we are determined to take nothing for granted on the ipsi dirit of any man . We shall continue to place confidence in Messrs . F . O'Connor , W . Lovett , John Collins , and othwr leading men , so long as they adhere to the principles of the Charter ; and we will not denounce one portion of them in order to exalt another , or to minister to the vanity

      of any individual , however great his services . We can but consider the bickerings , jealousy , suspicion , and party spirit , which have pervaded the Chartist camp , from the meeting of the Convention to the present hour , aa betraying in the people a species of poiific 3 ; insanity , -which has made them a terror to their friends , but a laughing-stock to their enemies ; and we must expresB our earnest hope , that from this moment , such lunatic conduct will cease , and the united efforts of the working olasses be directed , aoberly and rationally , to the attainment of thefr great and glorious object—the Charter . " 3 . " That Mr . Taylor , as chairman , be requested to transmit the foregoing resolutions to the Editor of the Northern Star . "

      SDKSERLAND . —In consequence of the severe state of th « weather Mr . Binns did not lecture at the Life Boat House , as he intended , on Sunday afternoon . A meeting was held in the Carpenters' Hall in the evening , at which it was resolved to send £ 3 to Mr . Deegan , ( who was then in Dublin on a visit to his frienAs , ) to defray bis expences to London , he having been elected a member of the Petition Convention . DURHAM . —On Monday evening Mr . Williams lectured here to an excellent audience . A wonderful change appears to have taken place amongst the workiug men of this priest-ridcUn city . The attendance was both numerous , and , in the best sense of the term , respectable , and by their unanimous plaudits it was evident that they were almost , if not entirely , Chartists . It is a singular and honourable fact that , amongst the regular supporters of the cause are several respectable young men connected with the legal profession .

      Teetotal Despots . —The leaders and gentlemen connected with the Total Abstinence cause , in the city of Durham , have been endeavouring to deprive the Chartists ot their place of meeting , by threatening to withdraw their support and patronage from Mr . Bradford , if be permitted them to assemble at his house . Mr . Bradford appeared before these gentlemen when assembled in Committee , and , with a spirit that does him honour , told them he would not submit to their dictation , and defied their threats . His house was one established for the accommodation of all who require refreshment ; and be would not refuse it to any , because he might differ with them in political creeds . The Chartists had always conducted themselves with order and propriety , and , as long as they did bo , should be welcome to accommodation . This floored and astonished the poor bigots .

      CARLISLE . —MR . GEORGE JULIAS HARNET . — This gentleman addressed two public meetings at the town of Wigton , near Carlisle , on Monday and Tuesday evenings , in the Chartist Hall ; from whence he proceeded to the village of Dalsion , where he held a public meeting on Saturday evening , in the Bull ring . Tke people paraded the village with banners and music , which had a most enlivening effect in so quiet and rustic a place . Mr . Murphy , of Carlisle , an Hibernian Chartist , was called to the chair . He opened the business of the meeting in a vigorous and energetic speech , after which he introduced Mr . Har « ey , who was received with loud cheering , which lasted for some time . After the cheering had subsided ; he proceeded with his address , which took him in delivery upwards

      of two hours and which seemed to give nniversat satisfaction . He will address the public of Carlisle again , this ( last Monday ) evening , in a large reom in the Backhouse's Walk , where a large audience is expected . We regret - to say , that the indefatigable exertions of this geatleman huve been so poorly rewarded . Duringtbe last twelve months he has travelled upwards of two thousand miles on foot—in some of the wildest and most mountainous districts of Scotland—held some hundreds of public meetings , at many of which he had to contend with the gross prejudices of the middle classes , who persecuted him to the greatest possible extentand yet he has scarcely earned a miserable subsistence . What prospeot can there be for erecting Trades Halls and paying public lecturers , && , when this is the case 2 The project is as ridiculous as it is futile .

      EZiDERSLIE . —On Saturday evening , an address was delivered in this place by Mr . William Thomasson , on the principles of the People ' s Charter . The School Room , in which the meeting took place , was well filled , and a resolution was unanimously carried similar to thai adopted in the Vale of Leven , deprecating the " education move" of Lovett and Collins , and a vote of thanks to Feargus O'Connorand the Editor of the Northern Star . A discussion followed on the Kepeal of the Corn Laws , but the meeting declared their stern resolve never to stir for their abolition , so long as they continued an anti-Corn Law class . The National Petition was also adopted—and a number of men chosen to canvas , for signatures . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer ,

      and the meeting separated . Mr . Thomasson preached three times in Johnston on the following Sabbath . In coming through Paisley , the misery and distress is deplorable ; five hundred have left for America . Mr . T . was informed that one house had paid off that morning ( Monday ) two hundred females engaged' in sewing —one entire street of warehouses are nearly closed . No hum of industry is heard . A stranger Gould almost imagine himself among the stately and deserted ruins of Carthage . Let the Chartists of England and Scotland arouse themselves , or the country will be ruined by as hellish a faction as ever exerted their influence over the destinies of roan . Mr . Thomasson took in the National Petition sheets from Leven to Glasgow on Saturday , signed by 2 , 138 males and 1 , 74 * females .

      BOLTON . —The Editor of the northern Star and Mb . Lovett . —At a numerous meeting of the members of the Charter Association , Mr . Pitkethly ' s letter respecting Mrs . Frost ' s property was read , and a sum amounting to upwards of Its . was immediately collected . A discussion then ensued on the letter of William Lovett to the Trowbridge Councillors , in which Messrs . Marsden , Anderson , Sharrocks , Gilleapie , and several others took part . After a dispassionate examination of ita contents , as well as tile scheme of the " new movement" party , and Mr . HUI ' a strictures upon the same , the ftllowiDg resolution was unanimously pawed : — " That a vote of thanks is due , and hereby given to the Editor of the Star for his forcible remarks on the Lovett-and-ColHns * scheme , and that we freely and deliberately approve of every sentence he bath written thereon . "

      Thicks © f thi League . —At the same meeting , one of the members said that a letter had appeared in the Sun , Liverpool Mercury , and other newspapers , signed " Charles Bakewell , " and dated " Moor-lane , Bolton , March 29 th , " the object of which was to break the confidence of the working classes in their leaden , by representing " O'Connor , M'Douall , Leech , and others ,-as fighting for self-interest only . " " Thia Bakewell , " said the speaker , " tells us that he has been a Radical Reformer for twenty-six years , " aided the " cause of freedom with Hunt , Cobbett , * a , and contribmted largely for the People ' s Charter ; " but " that with tho present leaden of tb « ChartUU be has done for ever ; that hundred * in Bolton have come to the wme determination ; " and tbat " another pouad would not t » tollected in Bolton for ChMtot purposes , "

      beause , « ay « Mr . Bakewell , theae leader * " and the SU % r" ar » alw » y » opposing " a Repeal of the Corn Laws . " The sicker Mid he believed the letter to be m grow » fabrication of the enemy , aa 1 » waa a c * lum » y e » " h « ndred » " of the men of Bolton . He took that opportunity of bringing the matter before th « m « ttl » g , seeing there were many of the oldert and truest Radical * in Bolton pr # eent , for the purpose of asoertainiag whether any of them knew anything of tbU Baktwcll . Several indivldmals stood forward who have lived for many yean in and bo » t tha nelghbomihood of Moor-Ians— •»« of tfae * MMr .. I- Sh « rooks ) mpwards of twwrty jmn-rnd ail ded « e « d tha * * o siith peno * wm kaowm itbei i « Moor-law , or any oth »» put of Boltoa . S « ena jwnons Btefcd i » to b « tfMii MM to * m ( tar fr « m prill * fmHOmm fetef

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      shakes la the SUw , aad tfao * «« dan who ban aUb fwttj -maintained the priaeipk * of tte Chart * ft * even more rooted ind confirmed than ew -ThafdL lowing tot * of confidence in P . O'Connor . ' -EmT-m then ananimonaly agreed to : —•• That we , the ^^ tisto of Bolton , have the utmost confidence ia the integrit * . and disinterestedness of Fear « us O'Connor , EmT to his advocacy of the People ' s CbMUrj and toat ' wa ¦ hall continue such confident in him and the patriot * he has named , so long as they adhere to and maintain the principles they have hitherto advocated . " On

      Monday evening a numerous meeting was held at tha Room , Oxford-street , when the following wBolation was agreed to .- —*• That we view with , detestation the late base , but we trust futile , attempt of Mr . O Ctmnell to keep alfv # Titosensfon and division between the people of Gwat Britain and Ireland ; and that the thinks of this meeting are due , and hereby tendend . to Mr . Petof _ M . Brophy , Secretary of the Dublin Chartist Association , for his truly spirited address to the Chartists of Great Britain and Ireland . * The sum of 10 s . was voted aa a second contribution to the Convention Fund . The " new move , " and O * Oonne ! Ta attack on Chartism , have aroused the people -from theit lethargy . .

      BATH . — : Alteration . —Gexerai , Cobncil . — Mr . C . Clarke , 9 , Paiilip-street , to be sub-se $ retaiy ; Mr . Bolwell ( former sub-secretary ) to be Councillor . Discussion . —On Wednesday evening , April 28 th , tbe question " Whethsr the late proceedings of Wm . Lovett , and those , who have acted with him , should remove them from the confidence of the people ?" « ame on for discussion by the Chartists , and persons favourable to tho principles of Chartism . Mr . Clarke was unanimously appointed to the chair , and after several speeches pro and con ., Mr . Firtb . proposed the following resolution : —" That w * regret such ' men as Messrs . Loyett , Collins , Cleave , and Hetfce * angton , lEstead of : fitting with and assisting Jn nwklug the present National Association as effective as

      poasibleshould secretly attempt to e » taW 5 sb another , tth effect of which they must know would be to divide the Chartist body , and consequently retard the attainment of the object they professed % q , hum « u much ai heart . That we consider all gUinjr , bavuwfor the * ogfcct tbft g ^ JVf ^<* M 4 firt 8 , ihwtd , ta tfciTBntplace * Be tflTsmftled to the Executive Council at Manchester as we consider that body to be the only one recognised by the Chartists of the k ingdoni . We tender our sincere thanks to the editor of the Stmr for hia able exposure of this subject ' Mr . England seconded the motion . ' Mr . Philp proposed the following amendment : — "That in the opinion of this meeting , Messrs . Lovett , Hetherington , Cleave , "Vincent , and Coilins , have , through a long series of years , manifested a deep and

      uuchangeable-. loye for the great principles embodied in the People ' s Charter , upon which the hopes of the enslaved masse ? , for an amelioration of their unhappy condition are " founded . That the persons at present assembled , ( deeply as they regret to find a disposition on the part of the persons before named to pursue a system of otgah ' ifi ' atipii apart from that already adopted by a large portion of the Chartist body ) believe that not a shadow of evidence has yet bten adduced to show that , ia the steps Messrs . Lovett , &c , have taken , they . have any other object than tbat of endeavouring to causa the Charter—the whole Charter , to become the law of the land . That , therefore , the fullest confidence of this meeting id reposed in all those who signed the document issued by Mr . Levetfc . And that tha

      present assembly Sincerely laments the unfair and unwarrantable imputations in the Northern Star , and in various resolutions from numerous localities , thai Lovett and those wh « have acted with him are traitors , aud have deserted the people ' s cause , merely because Daniel O'ConneU ~( the most politically dishonest man that ever appealed in the arena of public life ) baa chosen for the purposes of deeeption in Irealndj and with a view to create division , distrust , and hatred amongst the Chartists of England , to use their names , apd false assertions that they were about to join a struggle for a measure short of that which the people bare declared their full determination to persist in until their righta are conceded . The present meeting , after calm ck-liberation and discussion , record

      these as their sentiments and opinions , and they call upon their Chartist brethren at once to rally for the reestablishment of union—union irresistible , that cannot be broken or defied . " The amendment was about beinar put , when Mr . ( Jittus excJaimed , " That ' s for Lovett ' s plan ! " Mr . Ptiilp protested against Mr . G-ittus ' s conduct ; the amendment was not for the plan , but defending the characters of Lovett , &c- from the charge of traitorism and conBiction with O ConnelLMr . P . claimed to have both the motions read again , that they might he perfectly understood . Amidst much uproar , during which several pfisona Ml the room , the resolutions were again read , and upon the amendment ! being put , it was lost by a majority of owe . Thanks were voted to the Chairman , and the meeting broke up .

      NEWCASTLE , —A requisition was sent to the Mayor , requesting him to call a public meeting of tha inhabitants of Newcastle , to petition against church * rates , &c , signed by 102 rcquisitionisits . Many of them were anxious that the meeting ehould be held at a tima when all classes would have an opportunity of attend * ing , but the Mayor gave the deputation appointed to wait upon him to anderstand , that unleBs they would accept of hi 3 how , one o ' clock p . m ., ( an hour when none of the working classes could attend without making a great , sacrifice , ) that he would not call a meeting at all . At ha ! f-p : > st one o'clock , his worship made his appearance , followed by several gents , in black—I ( io not mean honest sweeps , bat canting hypocrites , as many of them afterwards showed . The

      Mayor , as if by natural instinct , took possession of the chair , saying that he hoped every person would get a fair bearing , and declaring tbat nothing else but the subject for which the meeting was convened could be entertained . Mr . Clajton , town clerk , then read the placard calling the meeting , upon which Mr . William Cook , of Gateshead , rose and said , Mr . Chairman and Gentlemen , the Chartist body of this town , at their last weekly meeting , passed a resolution , a copy of which I now hold in my band , which bears the signatures of the chairman and secretary , who are both now present , requesting me to attend here to-day ; and , as soon as the chair waa taken , to mote an adjournment I therefore beg leave to move that this meeting be adjourned until seven o ' clock this evening ,

      so as to give the industrious classes an opportunity of expressing their opinion upon the subject . The speaker was interrupted several times by James Watson , the Quaker ; Pringle , the parson : and the Mayor declared the subject irrelevant , and said that be would dissolve the ¦ meeting , if persisted in . Mr . Cook insisted ' that - it waa quite relevant , and sot without precedent in this town . The worthy Mayor wanted to run away in the pet . Mr . Clayton , and several black coats , formed a conclave , and entered into private conversation , when Mr . John Mason rose , and called the chairman and bis associates to order ; and , in a very appropriate speech , seconded Mr . C . 's resolution . Mr . Pringle , secession minister , then wanted to go on with the business of the meeting , when Mr .

      Cook catted him to order , telling him tbat there was a motion before the meeting , and he -would beg leave to submit it to the meeting , Before any other business should come on . The Mayor made another attempt to run away , and was again brought back . The Rev . Mr . Browning then came forward , and said , that npon a former occasion , at a peace meeting , some of the CharListsmovedaresolutionrespecting the return of Frost , Williams , aud Jones , which was candidly put from the chair ; and , although negatived , they appeared perfectly satisfied with the re .-ult He would , therefore , suggest the propriety of putting the present reselution to tha meeting , believing it to have the same result , and thereby enable them to proceed with business . Mr . Mayor was so stupified aa net to be able to comprehend

      the part given- to him to perform ; so tbat a person , through sympathy , put it to the meeting , and a show of bands was taken , which they wished to pervert to tbeir own purposes ,, when some of the Chartists , seeing that there was no intention to do them justice , called for a division . A gentleman in black then proposed tbat Mr . Pringle should count the numbers on each side , when Sinclair said that he had seen so much of the hypocritical villany of the Rev . Mr . Pringle , that he could not depend upon Mr . P . 's deeUion , but would refer it the Rev ., Mr . Browning , who appeared to bear the only resemblance to impartiality ot any on tin

      bench . The goats were th « n requested , upon the suggestion of Sinclair , to move to the left , and the sheep ( Chartists ) on the right , when a majority of six , according to their own reckoning , was in favour of the adjournment . Let it be recollected that it ires then half-past two o ' clock , when no man that had employment to go to could be preient After the parties returned , when , the division was over , the Rev . Mr . Pringle moved , and Mr . John Mason seconded , "That a vote of thanks be given to the Chairman . " Mr . Sinclair moved , as an amendment , and Mr . Matthew Robson seconded , " That this meeting considers tbat there is no thank 3 due to the Chairman , for . not to take hia

      awkwardness and stupidity into account at all , he ; was the most . dishonest chairman ever seen preside . " Mr . Sinclair ' s amendment was carried by more than nine-tenths of the meeting . Mr . Sinclair then moved , " That the thanks of this meeting be tendered to the Rev . Mr . Browning " , —he being the only person on the bench having the least reaemblanoe of justice , about him , " which was carried nearly nnanimously . The Chairman had then run away , and Mr . Sisolair had to put the resolutions to the meeting himaelf , after moving them . The Bov . Mr . Bell then came forward asd told us , that a » the maeting dht sot approv » of one o ' clock , he would no * gmt ttt * liberty of tt » Guildhall in the evening , and raggMted tiie propriety of appointing any chairman tie working peafl *

      might be pleaaed to appoint , aad to aster into * ba . business of the meeting , aa he believad II wo « W hav * a greater effect in the Homae of Iaauablaa , that tU petition » ho « ld cnj * a * t # froui Uw Gsildhali . The Bavi Mr . Browsing m * ged the aanu qtartoa j vrhaa M& Mason protoated agaiaat the deaiaitn of fca maetiig being encroached « pon . Mr . Sinalair Ifaaa moved that tbrea hearty ehean ba givan for tha Oharte * , wbieb vu seconded by Mi . Rabaon , and given In grind style . Me Sinclair then moved , and afr . Btifott aa « 0 Bded , that three cbeen b * given to M « . O'Com »» , Vhiab waa likewise aarried in fiaafcNta atylfc Mr . ilMiatsiben tarred thieec-faaMa fo * Fwrt , WiUiana , aad Inm ; ' . OcewiM for all lawawfcad . Ohartlito , whiafa w aaao » d « dbya mho * ta aha b-ady of « a * oom / aad « M MUfcf vibrated wifh «» Uidf it' *» rfiiHaajl

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 8, 1841, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct548/page/1/